kicks are fortniteThe shoe version, first introduced in November 2024.
The cosmetic option allows you to change your fit with original designs created by developer Epic Games or a branded shoe like Nike's Air Jordan 1. However, not everyone knows fortnite The skin will be compatible with Kicks immediately.
Also, unlock and use Kicks in fortnite It can be a little confusing as they are technically in the game and were due to release alongside the v32.10 update on November 14th until they were delayed, so read on to find out why. Kicks are disabledand how to get more Kicks when they start rolling out fully.
What are kicks in Fortnite?
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Kicks are a cosmetic type that serve as your character's shoes in fortniteallowing you to change your character's shoes (or cover their bare feet).
Epic Games has stated that more than 500 of the most popular fortnite Sets can use Kicks at launch and over 95% of sets will be supported by Spring 2025.
Thanks to HypeX on YouTube, you can see what the Kicks will look like before they are fully added to the game.
How to get kicks in Fortnite
kicks in fortnite can be obtained through two methods: battle pass and the Item Shop. Kicks will work similarly to others fortnite cosmetics where you will need to reach a certain Battle Pass level, complete Battle Pass missions, or purchase them in the Item Shop with V-Bucks.
like others fortnite cosmetics, you might be able to get a couple of Kicks in the future. fortnite events and missions, or even becoming a member of the Fortnite Crew.
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The first pair of Kicks added to the game are the “Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Black Toe Reimagined',” which will release to players as part of the Fortnite Remix season on November 14, 2024.
Why is equipping Kicks disabled in Fortnite?
Kicks cannot currently be equipped on fortnite due to a visual problem. Epic Games is currently working on a fix and will provide an update on when Kicks will be enabled and released.
When enabled, to equip your Kicks, head to your Locker in the main menu and select the “Character” tab. Interact with the shoe symbol to find all your new Kicks.
As mentioned, not all characters support Kicks at this time. As time progresses, Epic Games will adjust more skins to be compatible.
A datamine from FNAssist on Twitter/X suggests that the following skins will be released with the ability to use Kicks:
When Kicks arrive, to check if your favorite skin can equip them, head to your outfits and click the “Sort Filter” button. Find the “Usable Kicks” filter and apply it to see your skins that can use Kicks.
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